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Bankruptcy Chapter 7 vs 13: Which Is The Best Option?

Debt Free Colorado

Creditors are prohibited from contacting you after your petition is filed. While bankruptcy law forces you to sell some assets to repay unsecured creditors, the majority of Americans keep all of their property because of bankruptcy limits on the categories of assets that may be used to settle debts.

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How Much Debt Is Needed to File for Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

With secured debts, your creditors have the right to seize the collateral property if you default on payments. In contrast, unsecured debt from unsecured creditors doesn’t have collateral attached. Credit card balances, personal loans, medical bills, and utility bills are generally unsecured debt.